Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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FRIENDSHIPS<br />
"A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17<br />
Friendship is a wonderful thing. The love of a friend is often stronger than<br />
the love of a brother or a sister. There is a cord of tenderness and<br />
appreciation binding those who are friends, which is lovely beyond words<br />
to express it. Every true-hearted girl loves her friends with a devotion that<br />
beautifies her life and enlarges her heart. She who is unable to be true in<br />
friendship, has little of value in her.<br />
A friendship does not grow up spontaneously. It must have a good soil in<br />
which to take root, good seed from which to start, and care and cultivation,<br />
in order to become its best.<br />
The good soil is sincerity and truth, coupled with kindness and affection.<br />
The good seed is love and appreciation.<br />
It must be watched closely that no weeds of jealousy or envy creep in.<br />
The soil must be constantly stirred <strong>by</strong> kind acts, words of appreciation and<br />
affection, and mutual admiration.<br />
There dare be no selfish interests nor evil suspicions in true friendship.<br />
The smallest bit of mistrust will blight it like frost.<br />
Friendship is beautiful — but it is a tender plant.<br />
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